Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 37 cm x 26.25 cm x 2.35 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.35 kg
Colour - Shadow black, chrome green (logo), paint finish
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 1.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.2 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (ghost white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - a0520na
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